Piece of Ag is placed in 1.0M NiCl2

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When a piece of silver (Ag) is placed in 1.0M NiCl2, there is no change in the concentrations of the reactants or products, as confirmed by a legitimate source. This stability can be attributed to the electrochemical properties of silver and nickel, where silver does not displace nickel from its salt solution due to its lower reactivity. In an electrochemical cell, the pH at the anode and cathode can vary significantly, particularly if the cathode is situated in an acidic solution, which can lead to increased hydrogen ion concentration and affect the overall cell reactions. Understanding the electrochemical series and standard reduction potentials is crucial for predicting the feasibility of reactions and determining spontaneous reactions through half-reaction analysis. Additionally, researching the electrolysis of water can provide insights into the practical applications of these principles in electrochemical processes.
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When a piece of Ag is placed in 1.0M NiCl2, how are the concentrations of each affected?
from a legitimate source, it states that no change occurs. Why is that?

What happens to the pH of an anode and cathode of an electrochemical cell if the cathode is in an acidic solution?
 
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Have you heard of the electrochemical series, or of standard reduction potentials ? Study this first (find it in your text or google it).
 
in addition to what Gokul said,

In considering any situation with a particular set of reagents you need to figure out all possible half reactions, and figure whether any spontaenous reactions will occur based on analyzing the standard reduction potentials.

also try researching upon the topic of electrolysis of water.
 
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